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Policy & Governance

What school boards need to know before ousting a superintendent

Micah Ward -
Repeated resignations driven by political disagreements create a "trickle-down effect" on student outcomes, says one expert.
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New federal playbook pushes states to prove what initiatives work

Micah Ward -
The Education Department wants states asking whether education investments actually work under this new framework.
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How Trump’s latest tax threat could hurt private school finances

Alcino Donadel -
Even schools that follow costly compliance measures may see a downturn in donations under a proposed regulation by the IRS and Treasury.
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Kansas district hit with ‘first-of-its-kind lawsuit’ lawsuit over transgender guidance

Micah Ward -
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools over alleged "transition plans." The superintendent has denied withholding information from parents.
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Race removed as school discipline factor by new guidance

Micah Ward -
Schools disciplinary systems should treat students equally and create a "well-ordered learning environment," Department of Education orders.
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Education Department removes ‘weaponized’ civil rights rule

Micah Ward -
Without disparate impact provisions, a school that disciplines higher rates of minority students will face less federal scrutiny.
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Education Department investigates districts over sexual misconduct allegations

Micah Ward -
Education Department has opened 20 investigations into unnamed school districts that are allegedly failing to address sexual misconduct by staff members.
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New proposal dramatically downsizes Education Department

Micah Ward -
"Less Bureaucracy, Better Education," a 10-bill legislative package, would permanently shift key responsibilities and programs to other agencies
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The most pressing state education initiatives right now

Alcino Donadel -
Workforce development has become the driving force behind some of the nation's most significant education reforms. One major federal initiative beginning July 1 is accelerating the trend.
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How the shrinking Education Department is—or isn’t—supporting students now

Matt Zalaznick -
A new internal report warns the agency has lost capacity to serve students in K12 and higher ed after losing more than 40% of its staff.
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Bans on transgender athletes in women’s and girls’ sports upheld

Matt Zalaznick -
Title IX allows schools to provide separate sports teams for boys and girls, as defined by biological sex, Supreme Court rules.
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Education Department hands off civil rights and special education

Micah Ward -
Disability rights advocates are worried that support for students with disabilities will worsen under HHS.
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Education Freedom Accounts could help—and hurt—public school funding

Micah Ward -
Feds preview long-anticipated school choice tax credit. It could boost funds and drain enrollment.
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School board culture war conflicts are rare—and declining

Micah Ward -
However, book ban and transgender conflicts peaked in 2023 and remained elevated through 2024, new research suggests.
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How to prepare your school board for stormy seas

Dr. Dana Godek and Dr. Adrienne Simmons -
A school board without intentional reset is like a ship that never returns to port. It may continue moving, but over time, its navigation drifts, its crew loses alignmen
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Texas lost 76,000 students. Many other states are losing them too

Micah Ward -
The enrollment decline is the largest single-year change Texas has seen in years. Officials can't find a direct cause.
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Four districts, four federal probes in 15 days

Micah Ward -
Office for Civil Rights accuses Bay District Schools of failing to prevent recurring antisemitism amid wave of investigations. 
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Feds say they are now rooting out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in education

Micah Ward -
The U.S. Department of Education accuses the Biden administration of enforcing policies that restrict religious expression.
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McMahon: Look to states for new education innovations

Micah Ward -
Education spending plan blasted by Democrats as education secretary touts efficiencies of dismantling her agency.
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Board conflict costs districts their best superintendents

Micah Ward -
Leadership stability leads to better student outcomes. Here are four ways to prevent turnover. 
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Deals protecting transgender students rescinded by Education Department

Micah Ward -
Title IX protections under the Trump administration operate based on sex, not gender ideology, the agency's Office for Civil Rights says.
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Classroom to commissioner: How to thrive at every level of K12

Amy Dujon -
Dr. Susana Córdova, the first Latina to serve as Colorado commissioner of education, will share her insights as a featured guest at the April District Administration Leadership Institute Superintendents Summit in Denver.
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MEGA: ‘Make Education Great Again’ grants proposed in new federal budget

Micah Ward -
The MEGA (Make Education Great Again) grants are a $2 billion consolidated fund designed to replace most of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary and secondary grant programs.
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Education Department to abandon its mostly vacant headquarters

Micah Ward -
The move marks another step in the Trump administration's plans to shrink the government's role in education.
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Feds continue to put pressure on new districts

Micah Ward -
The Department of Education accuses District of Columbia Public School of discriminating against students with disabilities.
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Why psychological safety is a contact sport in K12 leadership

Randy Mahlerwein and Dana Godek -
Psychological safety does not replace competence, strategy or accountability. It enhances them and allows leaders to show up fully.
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Department of Education offloads more programs to federal agencies

Micah Ward -
Two new partnerships aim to crack down on foreign funding in higher education and improve school security.
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Here are 7 education priorities fresh on the mind of governors in 2026

Alcino Donadel -
Cell phone bans, AI safety and workforce pipelines are just a few themes shared by governors in their State-of-the-State addresses this year.
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Religious expression in schools gets clearer federal protections

Micah Ward -
Here's everything you need to know about the Education Department's new guidance on prayer in public schools.
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Will the midterm elections have any effect on Trump’s K12 agenda?

Micah Ward -
A shift in Congressional control won't stop executive action from reshaping K12 education, experts argue. But it can increase awareness.
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The future of education research is at stake, leaders say

Micah Ward -
District leaders are warning federal lawmakers that looming budget shifts could put a hold on strategic innovation.
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Department of Education has reduced itself after this merger

Alcino Donadel -
Some higher ed staff working for the Department of Education are being moved the Department of Labor.
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Trump’s cuts to education face challenges days before spending deadline

Micah Ward -
The funding package aims to reverse Trump's proposed cuts by preserving Title I grants, HBCU assistance and more.
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Sweeping Title IX investigations target transgender participation in sports

Micah Ward -
18 school districts and colleges allegedly maintain policies that allow students in athletic programs based on their "gender identities," not their biological sex.
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Why hiring teachers abroad may no longer be an option for schools

Micah Ward -
The federal government now requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 to hire talent through H-1B visas. Many schools will struggle to fill teacher vacancies, says one expert.
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